Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi recipe that brings succulent shrimp in a garlic-infused buttery sauce. This dish is a delightful combination of seafood, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, served with your choice of pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Serving Suggestions:
- cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry shrimp, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add wine, lemon juice, spices; simmer.
- Combine: Return shrimp to skillet, toss in sauce until coated.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley, Parmesan; serve with pasta or bread.
Notes
- If avoiding wine, use chicken broth as a substitute.
- For added richness, consider a splash of heavy cream.
- Pair with linguine or angel hair pasta for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe with sauce
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
